What should be careful if you taking 2-Butenedioicacid (2E)-, iron(2+) salt (1:1)

2-Butenedioicacid (2E)-, iron(2+) salt (1:1) , also known as ferrous fumarate, is the iron(II) salt of fumaric acid, occurring as a reddish-orange powder, used to supplement iron intake. It has the chemical formula C4H2FeO4, the CAS NO is 141-01-5. 2-Butenedioicacid (2E)-, iron(2+) salt (1:1) is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

2-Butenedioicacid (2E)-, iron(2+) salt (1:1) is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body). It may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Before using 2-Butenedioicacid (2E)-, iron(2+) salt (1:1)

It may not be suitable for everyone and some people must never have it. Check the leaflet that comes with your medicine to make sure that the medicine is suitable before having it.
Always get advice from a healthcare professional before taking this medicine if:

You are allergic or sensitive to or have had a reaction to any of the ingredients in the medicine, this medicine is for a child you have other types of anaemia, you have conditions where there is too much iron in the body such as haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis, you notice blood in your urine, you have or have had a gastrointestinal ulcer, you have repeated blood transfusions, you have ileus, you have ulcerative colitis, you have intestinal strictures, you have diverticular disease, you have had part or all of your stomach removed, you have diabetes - the syrup form of this medicine may contain sugar.

Medicines interactions

If you are taking more than one medicine they may interact with each other. Before taking this medicine consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including vitamins, supplements and herbal or complementary preparations.

The following medicines may interact with this medicine:
Thyroxine (you should take thyroxine and this medicine at least two hours apart), penicillamine, bisphosphonates,ciprofloxacin,entacapone,levodopa,levofloxacin,moxifloxacin,mycophenolate,norfloxacin,ofloxacin,zinc,chloramphenicol,tetracyclines,calcium,salts,magnesium trisilicate,trientine,cholestyramine,dimercaprol,methyldopa.

Possible side effects of 2-Butenedioicacid (2E)-, iron(2+) salt (1:1)

Most medicines can cause some side-effects but not everyone taking the same medicine will get the same side-effects.

The following side-effects have been associated with people taking this medicine:

gastrointestinal irritation, constipation which may lead to faecal impaction, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhoea, dark coloured stools, black discolouration of the teeth - this has been reported to occur with the liquid form of this medicine.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are trying to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are breast-feeding, you should seek medical advice before taking this medicine.

Other important information

Make sure that you read the leaflet that comes with 2-Butenedioicacid (2E)-, iron(2+) salt (1:1) to check what dose you should take. Seek immediate medical advice if you take more than the recommended dose. If you are in any doubt about whether this medicine is suitable for you, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
2-Butenedioicacid (2E)-, iron(2+) salt (1:1) contains iron. It is important to keep it out of the reach and sight of children because an overdose may be fatal.

Some foods such as tea, eggs or milk may decrease the absorption of iron and should not be taken at the same time as iron supplements.Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

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